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This dinosaur is bigger than T-rex but had penguin-like bones for hunting underwater

The largest carnivorous dinosaurs that ever lived actually loved to hunt underwater.

Coral bleaching is draining reef fishes of their bright colors

Sometimes, natural selection makes us duller.

Everyone could receive an early flooding warning within five years

The UN will work to get early warning systems in place all around the world

Repetition can make even the most outlandish claims seem true

Don't be fooled. Hearing the same lie 1,000 times doesn't make it less false.

Yellowstone "plumbing" mapped through electromagnetic variations

Yellowstone is one of the most striking geological features on the planet. Now, researchers got a better view of its inner workings.

Petunia flowers guide researchers towards better, tastier cherry flavors

Sometimes, tasty treats lie where you least expect them.

Exoplanet count eclipses 5,000th discovery

The 5,000th exoplanet could just be the beginning.

New ultrasound treatment breaks up kidney stones without stress

It's a major step up compared to traditional therapy that involves anesthesia and sometimes surgery.

Say goodbye to cotton or leather. Your next handbag could be made out of mushroom

Researchers have found a way to use the power of fungi to turn food waste into sustainable clothing substitutes.tw

Brain implant restores communication in completely locked-in patient who can't even move his eyes

The courageous man can now communicate with the outside world -- something that was impossible without the implant.

Abel Prize awarded to pioneering mathematician who built bridges between seemingly different fields of math

The Abel Prize is perhaps the most prestigious award in mathematics.

Highschoolers develop a cheap, eco-friendly filter to remove lead from tap water

Such a device may help millions avoid exposure to harmful, heavy metals.

Antivaxx and pro-Kremlin propaganda seem increasingly linked

A lot of antivaxx groups are suddenly pro-Putin.

How the cosmic web makes and breaks the formation of new stars

A recent study shows that dense regions help stars lose gas quickly, inhibiting star formation.

Scientists untangle mystery of naked giant chalk sculpture in England -- with the help of some snails

The phallic figurine was thought to depict Heracles or an actual giant slain by local villagers. Now, scientists have learned some unexpected things.

Researchers map how to best use green roofs to make city heat more tolerable

Learning how to best use these will be very important in the hotter climate of the future.

Mandatory water conservation measures loom over South California as the state enters its third year of drought

Officials are calling for people to reduce 15 to 20% of their water use.

This new vegetable-based goo can remove microplastics from water

Plastic pollution is a massive problem, so we have to come up with new and creative ways forward.

Scientists blow bubbles into pizza to make it yeast-free

Technology, meet pizza.

Orangutan hipsters use slang to stand out from the pack

Social forces are encouraging orangutans to develop novel vocalizations.

NASA is opening up a sample taken from the Moon 50 years ago

The agency set aside samples in 1972 gathered on the last human mission to the Moon.

The little bottles that could: what are Molotov cocktails, how did they get their name, and what can they do?

These brews are best served hot -- flaming hot.

New eco-friendly coating could make wood and clothes resistant to fire

The coating could be applied to a number of different materials, including 3D-printed parts and textiles.

We don't know why ISS cosmonauts wore yellow -- but US-Russia tensions are spreading to space

A lot of yellow and a lot of questions.

Physicists find a new type of exotic ice that likely exists deep in Earth's mantle or even water-rich alien planets

The scientists made Ice-VIIt in the lab by squeezing water at a pressure more than 50,000 that found at sea level.

A process that converts pollution into valuable materials is one step closer to being feasible

With this, we're well on the way to turning smokestacks into stacks of cash.

Belgium postpones plans to phase out nuclear power by 10 years on account of high energy uncertainty

The war in Ukraine is keeping nuclear power running in Belgium.

Eight changes the world needs to make to live with COVID

The new normal.

Cheap AI sensors could help us curve pesticide use

We may be headed towards another agricultural revolution.

Common diseases predicted in IVF embryos with unprecedented accuracy

The test can provide genetic risk scores for embryos produced via in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Report: Half a billion people in Africa don't have safe access to water

We take it for granted, but for hundreds of millions of people, water is a scarce treasure.

Freakish heatwave is causing record temperatures in the Arctic and Antarctica

The dramatic heatwave is believed to be a random weather event -- but climate change is making heat waves more common.

Clever elks move to private lands when hunting season starts. But there are some unexpected problems

The elks couldn't save themselves in the end, as Utah handed out hunting permints for private lands.

Open-source intelligence: how digital sleuths are making their mark on the Ukraine war

For months now, a large and very active community of digital sleuths has been closely tracking the escalating crisis in Ukraine. These people have been using open-source intelligence to investigate and document the build-up to – and now execution of – Vladimir Putin’s war of choice. But what exactly is open-source intelligence? And how is […]

Do you use blue light blocking glasses? You might want to consider it

All the blue light devices we are using are disrupting our sleep.

Kitchen sponges hold way more bacteria than you think

Yes, it’s probably time to change your sponge

Electricity bills are skyrocketing around the world -- why?

Due to multiple global factors, energy prices are skyrocketing in many parts of the world, including Europe and the US. Bills are set to rise for all users — domestic, commercial, industrial, and government. Slashes in the supply of oil and natural gas as a result of the Ukraine conflict are a leading cause of […]

Europe calls off Mars mission with Russia due to Ukraine invasion

The next window of opportunity for the rover will be in two years, with or without Russia

Ukraine is using AI facial recognition to identify victims and vet people at checkpoints

High-tech facial recognition AI is now joining the battlefield in Ukraine.

Fossil Friday: one of the oldest softshell turtle fossils shows these animals likely emerged in Asia

The fossil was discovered in 1975 in North Dakota alongside a Triceratops.

There's a tool that can diagnose autism as early as 12 months of age

It works, and it's already deployed in several countries.

Can solar rays push the James Webb Telescope Around?

Solar sailing is a thing.

No more switching clocks. US Senate passes bill to make daylight-saving time permanent

If approved by the House, it will take full effect in November 2023.

How the subconscious and emotions drive consumer spending

Humans make decisions based on emotions, not logic.

The poorest of the world also suffer a lot of kitchen pollution -- especially women

The new study also suggests how progress could be done: by introducing sustainable means of cooking and changing habits.

Elite sleep genes allow lucky few to get full night's sleep in just 4 hours

These genes could be targeted by drugs that improve the quality of sleep for all.

Experimental archeology shows how hafted tools allowed humans to get a grasp on civilization

This simple advancement still echoes through the ages.

The devastation of Mariupol in Ukraine is visible on satellite data

It's a gut wrenching humanitarian crisis that can get even worse.

Sharks really do sleep -- and they do so with their eyes wide open

At least some species of sharks sleep, and that could eventually provide valuable insights into the function of sleep overall.

A simple change in manufacturing could usher in longer-lasting thin solar panels

One process designed to improve the efficiency of these panels actually ends up degrading them over time.

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